Man who exchanged fire with Pierce deputies has died of his wounds, authorities say
A man injured during an exchange of gunfire with Pierce County sheriff’s deputies has died of his wounds.
Kody Olsen, 45, died from multiple gunshot wounds Dec. 16, about four days after he was shot, according to a Pierce County Force Investigation Team news release. His manner of death is listed as a homicide, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office.
PCFIT automatically investigates use of deadly force incidents involving officers in the county.
Deputies were conducting a routine patrol on Dec. 12 at 11:24 p.m. when they initiated a traffic stop on Olsen. Olsen was suspected of driving under the influence. Olsen allegedly failed to stop, which led to a pursuit, the release said.
At about 11:28 p.m., deputies reported that they had been fired upon and returned fire at 4300 Vickery Avenue East. There were initial reports that deputies had minor injuries but were in stable condition, the release said.
One deputy believed he was struck and immediately taken to an ambulance. He was thoroughly checked, and he did not have any serious injuries, according to a previous PCSD news release.
Other deputies and incoming officers called on Olsen to surrender. Olsen was allegedly uncooperative and refused to leave his vehicle, the release said.
Following a lengthy negotiation, deputies removed Olsen from the vehicle and began providing medical assistance. Firefighters took Olsen to the local hospital where he was listed in critical condition, the PCFIT release said.
While they were waiting for Olsen to surrender, a second deputy was shot. The bullet hit his handcuff pouch, bending one of his handcuffs. He was uninjured from the bullet, but had minor injuries from glass cutting on his face, the PCSD release said.
The investigation into the shooting ongoing.
